Necktie



J. COSTELLO.

NECKTIE.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 2, 1919.

1,349,187, PatentedAug.10,1920.

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NECKTIE.

APPILCATION FILED SEPT. 2, 19l9.

Patented Aug. 10, 1920.

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clear, and exact description of the invention,

such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to improvements in neckties, and it has particular reference to a four-in-hand tie of the made-up type.

The principal object of the invention is to provide a tie of the above mentioned type which is readily and easily adjustable about the neck of the wearer, one whichmay be easily made-up and when in position the 'neck of the wearer will present a more attractive appearance than those now in use.

Another OlDjQCt of the lnvention is to provide a necktie whlch is simple in construction, strong, durable, and inexpensive to manufacture.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figures 1 to 4:, inclusive, illustrate the several steps required in the formation of my tie.

Figs. 5 and 6 are front and rear views,

respectively, of the finished tie as it is to b sold.

In constructing my improved scarf or tie I employ two parts, one of which, the neckband, is designated'by the letter l and the other of which is an apron, designated by the letter A. The neckband N may be of the usual width, so as to permit it to readily slide in the collar, and it is made in the form of an endless band or loop. The apron likewise may be of any approved style or construction, but I have shown that style of apron which is much wider at one end, as at end 2 which is subl, than at itsv other stantially rectangular in shape. The first of my tie is as follows: The opposite edges 3 and 4 at the rectangular end 2 of the apron are brought inwardly toward each other and stitched together around the central portion of the neckband N, thus forming an eye or loop through which the neckband is freely slid able. lVhen in this position a portion of Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed September 2, 1919.

v rection through Patented A11 10, 1920. Serial No. 321,043. I

the neckband is disposed above the said eye, a portion below it, thus constituting upper and lower loops 5 and G respectivel This step in the formation of my tie is clearly set forth in Fig. 1. It is immaterial in this step in the formation of the tie, whether the edges 3 and 4 are brought over and around theneckband as above described or whether the eye be formed first and the neckband then inserted therethrough, although the first method is preferred.

The second step in the make-up of the tie is shown in Fig. 2, wherein I bring the free end 1 of the apron A in a rearward dithe upper loop 5, encircle it about the eye, or ends 4c and 3 of the apron, and tack or stitch it at 7 upon the already wrapped portion 8 of the apron, as shownin Fig. 8, thus forming an imitation knot 9.

The last and completing step in the formation of the tie is shown more clearly in F 1g. wherein the free end 1 of the apron A is again brought through the upper loop 5 and inserted or passed downwardly through the knot 9 at the point 10, thereby completing the necktie as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.

With this arrangement the upper loop 5 and lower loop 6 of the neckband can be drawn through the knot 9, so as to shorten or lengthen either of the said loops, as may be desired or needed.

The upper loop is then put in position in a collar in the usual way, or the collar may be putin position first and the neckband N adjusted thereon. By pulling on the lower loop 6, say with the right hand and at the same time pushing or sliding the knot 9 up wardly with the left hand, the .tie can be properly positioned in the well known manner. lVhen in this position the knot 9 will surround the neckband in a substantially tight manner and it will thus retain itself in the desired and proper position and will not slip.

My improved tie is attractive and neat and it is easily and readily applied and removed. It is convenient, in that it does away with the old tedious method of tying the knot by hand.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herein shown and described is to be taken as a preferred embodiment of the same, and that various changes in the shape, size, and arrangement may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the sub- 'joined claim.

I claim: A necktie composed of an endless neck band and an apron, the latter being made from a single piece of fabric and being substantially rectangular in shape at one end, the opposed edges at thisend being.

i brought inwardly toward each other and loops, the free end of said apron being brought through said upper loop, wrapped partially around the eye and stitched to the rear side thereof, forming an imitation knot, the tie being complete when the freeend of the apron is again brought through the upper loop and passed downwardly through the knot.

In testimony whereof d Ihave hereunto set 111 'han y JOSEPH COSTELLO. 

